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Chelsea have confirmed that captain Reece James has signed a new six-year contract with the club.

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Only eight teams will remain come the conclusion of the last 16 second legs.

A bruising matchday for English clubs has shaken up the rankings.

Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Michael Olise and Dean Huijsen all feature in the gossip.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted that he is partly responsible for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen's error that led to Paris Saint-Germain's third goal in Wednesday's 5-2 first-leg defeat in Paris.

Chelsea suffered a 5-2 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain ahead of next week's second leg at Stamford Bridge.

The remaining four Champions League round of 16 first legs took place on Wednesday.

The Blues are all but eliminated from the Champions League after a dramatic capitulation against PSG.

The German midfielder was attracting interest ahead of the summer.

Liam Rosenior has named his Chelsea side to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

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Chelsea’s lone win away at PSG came in the first meeting between the two sides back in 2004.

Liam Rosenior has highlighted the change in Joao Pedro's play style that has helped the Chelsea striker become one of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League.

Malo Gusto admitted that Paris Saint-Germain will have a small "advantage" by having the weekend off between the two legs of their Champions League round of 16 tie, but insisted Chelsea will be "prepared".

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Two key Chelsea midfielders, Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos, are at risk of missing the second leg match of the Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain due to suspensions.

Tournament favorites Arsenal and holders PSG are among the teams in action on Wednesday night.

Reigning champions PSG host the only team that denied them a piece of silverware in 2025 to kick-off a mouthwatering tie.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Yan Diomande, Cristian Romero and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.

Liam Rosenior and Malo Gusto have stressed the importance of Chelsea understanding their Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain is a two-legged affair.

The Blues dominated Paris Saint-Germain when they last met in the 2025 Club World Cup final.

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Arne Slot has provided a predicted return date for Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper.

The Red Devils have enjoyed an extended break heading into Sunday’s Premier League clash.

Manchester City require a response following humiliation at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Arsenal begin a crunch week by welcoming Everton to north London in the Premier League.

The prolific No. 9 is a primary target for one of Barça’s presidential candidates.

Tudor has lost all four of his matches and faces a trip to Liverpool in the Premier League.

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